Kenneth Buck

• Advised corporate leadership concerning political risk and shifting U.S. policy priorities.
• Evaluated public perceptions of the client's brand and products and developed media strategies within the targeted budget.
• Studied objectives, promotional policies or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies influencing public opinion or promoting ideas.
• Currently serving on the Board of Directors of a privately held medical technology corporation.

• Developed curriculum and marketing materials for seven lectures focusing on the 2024 U.S. elections.
• Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.
• Devised and implemented strategies for engaging students in class discussions.
• Mentored and advised students to focus on academics and explore career paths and opportunities.

Served on the Judiciary Committee and Foreign Affairs Committee.

Sponsored and passed legislation into law concerning Antitrust, Workplace Protection and preserving Historical Sites.

Developed a reputation as an independent vote based on a strict constructionist view of the U.S. Constitution.

• Enhanced public safety by prosecuting dangerous offenders and spearheaded community outreach programs to address at risk individuals. These initiatives reduced adult crime by fifty percent and juvenile crime by seventy percent over ten years.
• Worked with legislators to assist in drafting criminal legislation and enforcement procedures.
• Delivered legal training sessions for law enforcement personnel, enhancing their understanding of criminal laws and procedures.
• Established a reputation for professional excellence by maintaining high ethical standards and consistently demonstrating legal expertise in court proceedings.
• Cultivated partnerships with victim advocacy groups to ensure comprehensive support services were provided throughout the prosecution process.
• Streamlined internal processes within the District Attorney's office by implementing new technologies designed to improve efficiency in case management systems.

• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training high school and college students for future management positions.
• Mentored junior staff members for accelerated career growth, developing future leaders within the organization.
• Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
• Identified trends and assessed opportunities to improve processes and execution.

• Promoted to Section Chief (1994) Chief of the Criminal Division Chief (1996).
• Conducted legal research and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
• Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
• Drafted comprehensive legal documents such as pleadings, motions and appellate briefs for cases in the U.S. District Court and U.S. Appellate Courts.

• Taught criminal procedure courses in the LLM and JD programs, providing instruction to up to seventy students.
• Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
• Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
• Developed curriculum, lesson plans and syllabi.
• Improved overall course quality through the implementation of regular evaluations.

• Handled complex criminal tax prosecutions involving multiple defendants and jurisdictions.
• Protected community safety by advocating for appropriate sentencing measures.
• Conducted thorough research on applicable statutes and case law to build successful legal arguments.
• Researched, wrote and filed motions and briefs for U.S. District and Appellate Courts.
• Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
• Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.

• Assisted in the congressional investigation of the sale of weapons to Iran for the release of U.S. hostages in Lebanon and the financial support for rebel groups in Nicaragua.
• Questioned witnesses during recorded depositions in preparation for their public testimony.
• Briefed Members of Congress for public hearings concerning prior testimony of witnesses and legal issues.
• Wrote extensive summaries of witness testimony for review by other staffers and Members of Congress.